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Epidemiology of acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease in the intensive care unit
Conclusion: The incidence of acute kidney injury is high mainly in septic patients. Chronic kidney disease was independently associated with the development of acute kidney injury. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva - January 15, 2018 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research

Prevalence of cytomegalovirus disease in kidney transplant patients in an intensive care unit
Conclusion: In kidney transplant patients suspected of cytomegalovirus disease, the prevalence was high. Transplant time less than 6 months, and the use of thymoglobulin in the last year should increase the intensivist's suspicion for this complication. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva - January 15, 2018 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research

Comparison between conventional protective mechanical ventilation and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation associated with the prone position
Conclusion: High-frequency oscillatory ventilation, associated with prone position, improves oxygenation and attenuates oxidative damage and histopathological lung injury compared with conventional protective mechanical ventilation. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva - January 15, 2018 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research

The Epimed Monitor ICU Database®: a cloud-based national registry for adult intensive care unit patients in Brazil
Conclusion: A large private database of critically ill patients is feasible and may provi de relevant nationwide epidemiological data for quality improvement and benchmarking purposes among the participating intensive care units. This database is useful not only for administrative reasons but also for the improvement of daily care by facilitating the adoption of best practices and use fo r clinical research. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva - January 15, 2018 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research

What every intensivist should know about intensive care unit admission criteria
(Source: Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva - January 15, 2018 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research